11/02/2026
Giving can be part of your legacy, too.
As the year comes to a close, you may be thinking about ways to support the people you care about during your lifetime. For 2026, the federal annual gift-tax exclusion is $19,000 per recipient—but that number isn’t a universal limit on how much you can give.
Larger gifts can involve additional tax and reporting considerations, which is why year-end giving should be considered alongside the rest of your estate plan.
Before you write the check, ask what you want that gift to accomplish—and how it fits into the bigger picture.
Generosity deserves a plan, too. Talk with your estate-planning attorney and tax professional before making significant gifts.